It is amazing how discontent we have grown with the Word of God. And that is true on two levels. First, in our hyper-sensationalized, fast-paced, entertainment obsessed culture we find God’s Word boring. It doesn’t tantalize like our brightly-colored and … Continued
The Feast of All Saints (transferred) with the Rite of Holy Baptism for Jack Cronister and Cora PearsonSt. Matthew 5:1-122 November, Anno Domini 2025 Blessed saints of the Lord, Grace and peace to you from God our Father who sits … Continued
When a seemingly impossible task lies in front of you, one of the best encouragements is to be surrounded by those who have overcome the same thing. Not only can the living speak words of encouragement to us but also … Continued
The Festival of the ReformationPsalm 119:4626 October, Anno Domini 2025 Caiaphas demanded of Jesus “I adjure You by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.” And plainly Jesus said “You have said so.” … Continued
In a world where every truth is to be accepted as valid, it might seem strange to celebrate the Reformation. The Reformation was fundamentally about teaching the right and true things against things that were wrong and false. To claim … Continued
The Eighteenth Sunday after TrinitySt. Matthew 22:34-4619 October, Anno Domini 2025 Children of Israel, Grace to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Law and Gospel are terms that we use a lot when … Continued
It would be wrong of us to assume that there is contradiction or competition between the Law of God and the Gospel. Both are the Word of God and are to be received in faith. The difference is the work … Continued
The Seventeenth Sunday after TrinitySt. Luke 14:1-1112 October, Anno Domini 2025 Beloved in Christ, Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The appointed readings for the last two weeks … Continued
The call of God to faith in Christ Jesus is a call to the deepest humility. We are always seeking to make our name for ourselves. We don’t want God to tell us who we are or what we are … Continued
The Sixteenth Sunday after TrinitySt. Luke 7:11-175 October, Anno Domini 2025 Beloved of the Lord Jesus Christ, Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Last week, our Lord warned us … Continued